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Bran is Joined today today by Jamie Hyneman is an American special effects expert, inventor, and television personality best known as the co-host of Discovery Channel's hit series MythBusters. Instantly recognizable by his signature black beret, glasses, and walrus mustache, he spent over a decade systematically testing urban legends and popular myths. Hyneman's path to science is as varied as his inventions. Before entering the special effects industry, he worked as a certified dive master, boat captain, linguist, and even owned a pet store. He holds a degree in Russian linguistics from Indiana University, a testament to his wide-ranging curiosity. He eventually transitioned to visual effects, overlapping with Bran, working on major feature films. Today, Hyneman continues to run his notable R&D facility, M5 Industries, located in San Francisco. While he no longer co-hosts MythBusters, his passion for applied science drives him to develop groundbreaking new technologies—such as autonomous firefighting tanks, advanced military armor, counter-drone technology, and specialized prosthetics. * Co-hosted MythBusters: Produced and starred in over 280 episodes of the iconic, Emmy-nominated science entertainment series. * Founded M5 Industries: Established a premier San Francisco special effects workshop that produced props and effects for major films and commercials. * Earned Honorary Doctorates: Received multiple honorary doctorates, including degrees from Villanova University and LUT University in Finland. * Appointed Professor of Practice: Named a Professor of Practice at LUT University to mentor students in prototyping and practical engineering. * Invented Life-saving Technologies: Developed cutting-edge equipment, including remote-controlled firefighting tanks and high-tech body armor. * Promoted STEM Education: Received the Heinz Award for his massive global impact on science, technology, engineering, and math education. * Managed Eclectic Ventures: Ran successful operations as a certified scuba dive master, charter boat captain, animal wrangler, and Russian language linguist prior to his television career * Fun Fact - Long before they every formally met: Jaimie applied to work at Bran's second company, the Visual & Special Effects Company, and Engineering Firm, Associates & Ferren, in East Hampton, New York.
